3rd Conference on College English, Foreign Language Center, National Chengchi University © 2008  flcenter AT nccu.edu.tw

Suggested topics

Abstracts are invited on topics including (but by no means restricted to) the following

1. Curriculum design. Contributors might wish to consider whether unified curricula are possible, or even desirable, as well as any other topic in curriculum or syllabus design.

2. Pedagogy & Instruction. This can include choice of learning approach or model, and the fruits of practical classroom experience or action research. Motivation research and studies on handling large class sizes, papers on the native or non-native speaking teacher dilemma, and on the use of 1L (including translation) in the classroom, are welcome.

3. Four skills issues. Papers dealing with specific aspects of listening, speaking, reading or writing training are invited.

4. Learner assessment. Submissions could discuss the procedures of departments, or of individual contributors in their classes. However, discussion on the role of proficiency tests such as GEPT and TOEIC, as well as CEF linkage, are especially welcome.

5. Non-linguistic learning outcomes. Papers are invited on building students’ life skills, inculcating a sense of civic responsibility, and encouraging careful analysis and critical thinking.

6. Harnessing technology. Contributions on e-learning, self-study labs, and using language corpora and data-driven learning are invited.

7. Needs analysis. How can teachers ensure that mainstream College English programs reflect the needs of future employers and other stakeholders?

8. English for Specific Purposes. Course types represented could include Business English, EAP, content-based instruction and others

9. Cross-cultural issues.

 10.  Faculty evaluation and appraisal. How will recent policies of institutions and government impact on teachers and learners?